Protection of water conduits against frost

US8820362B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED · DE

Inventors

• Karsten Roederer · Hamburg, DE
• Wilhelm Lutzer · Zarpen, DE
• Claus Hoffjann · Hamburg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 10, 2012
• Grant date: Sep 2, 2014
• Expiry date: Oct 24, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T137/0391
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A water-transporting line includes an integrated heater system for protection against frost and the appropriate connection, attachment and control elements. A self-heating water conduit segment is provided that has an integrated heating device, which device encloses the outer surface of the water conduit segment. The various segments may be connected mechanically and electrically using corresponding connecting elements.